Family Medicine (MS3): A total of 4 weeks

During the rotation students are expected to meet and exceed the following requirements and challenge yourself, to be proactive learners and ask questions. 

During this rotation there will be an emphasis on prevention of illness and caring for the patient in the context of family and community. When applicable, students are encouraged to participate in the care of hospitalized patients, those in skilled nursing or rehab facilities, home visits, and office-based procedures whenever possible. The majority of this rotation will be in the ambulatory setting but some students will participate in the care of the hospitalized patient. Students are expected to participate in online Canvas course materials, grand rounds and student didactics, and other available educational offerings. 

There is a lot of information that is tested on the Family Medicine Shelf exam and is very hard to accomplish all of the necessary reading in only 4 weeks. The other important reading topics that are not be included in this block will be found in the two Ambulatory Medicine blocks in your 4th year, and various other topics in your third year OB/GYN, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry rotations.